Conference: 9 - 10 November 2022
Dubai,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BUILDING RESILIENT EDUCATION BUSINESSES
Facilitating networking and partnership opportunities between investors, education-related business owners and regulators across the Middle East, Africa & Emerging Markets.
Connect with the education business community
The Education Investment MENA conference is the premier meeting point for education business stakeholders. Uniting Regulators, Educators, Investors, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Solution Providers who want to expand their organisations in the region and beyond, the conference facilitates networking and partnerships across the breadth of the education sector.
With a focus on investing in new geographies and sectors, the 2021 edition will feature local and international speakers providing new perspectives, investment opportunities and insight into the most inspiring business cases. Each year, dozens of partnerships and deals are instigated at the event, uniting both international and domestic capital with innovative business providers.

NOT JUST A CONFERENCE! EXPERIENCE 3 DAYS OF CONTENT, CONNECTIONS & COLLABORATION
100+
Qualified Attendees
80%
Education Investors, Operators & Business Owners
40+
Inspirational Speakers
20+
Hours of Transformative Insight & Networking
20+
Countries Represented
3
Days of Networking & Insights
OUR 2021 ADVISORY BOARD AND SPEAKERS
REPOSITION YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUTURE GROWTH: REFLECT. RETHINK. REBOOT.
Attend the MENA region's leading education investment event.
Learn from the best
We bring together the individuals and businesses who not only know, but also shape the private education investment markets in MENA.
Develop new networks
We connect the entire market in one place - including analysts, LPs, GPs, VCs, direct and online education delivery providers, edupreneurs, financiers, Ministries and regulators.
Chase alternative returns
Our sessions this year focus on alternative segments – including SEN, Online Education, EdTech, Low Fee Offerings, Student Accommodation and more.
Explore opportunities in emerging markets
Join our fireside chat sessions and interactive panel discussions to discover opportunities present in K-12 and higher education across a variety of emerging markets.
Meet the regulators
Get insight from representatives of Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia to explore business opportunities
Take the conversation beyond the conference
Join our Cocktail Reception, Interactive Sessions and Round Table Discussions that will enable you to engage with your peers in an safe, relaxed and informal environment.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Education Investment MENA truly unites the region's entire private education industry.
Ministries
Education, Labour, Skills, Central Government, Local Authorities
Investors
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Impact Investors, Family Businesses, Investment Authorities
Private Education Business Owners
Kindergarten, K-12, Higher Education, Vocational, Technical Training
Financiers
Development Banks, Retail Banks, Investment Banks
EdTech Companies
Start Ups, Manufacturers, Software Providers, Edupreneurs
Professional Service Providers
Legal, Financial, Staff Development, Management
SEE WHAT'S IN STORE
Get a glimpse at the insightful conferences, seminars and countless networking opportunities as they unfolded at EdEx MENA 2019.
Watch our video to get a taste of what captivated our audience in 2019 and see the calibre of education leaders that you can connect with this year.
Knowledge Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Industry Partners
Conference: 9 - 10 November 2022
Dubai,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates